Plastheniker Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 Hi, Though not perfect Tamiya's kit can be a very rewarding project with a convincing result if built carefully. These steps need some attention: A good colour choice makes or breaks the model. Even if this is a matter of taste I saw excellently finished but rather unattractive models in BRG or burgundy. Search the web for finished models before choosing a colour. The decals for the interior wooden surfaces were rather colourful, and applying them seemed to be very time-consuming. Therefore I painted these parts as seen on the last picture. The metal transfers meant for replicating the exterior chrome trim looked partially not convincing. I replaced them on the bonnet and on the fenders by bright wire glued into a scribed groove. The wire wheels are really disppointing. They are massive and look very similar to the wheels of the still available old Aurora/Monogram kits of Aston Martin DB4 and Maserati 3500. Once again making real wire wheels is indispensable. I built my model when the kit was released, i. e. 15 or 20 years ago. It is still standing in the first row in my display cabinet.
afx Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 Excellent build Jugen. I want to build the racing version some day.
1 bad55 stan Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 That is so nice,love the color an the detail is awesome,very very nice..
sjordan2 Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 Once again, a spectacular piece of work. The wood parts of the interior are stunning. The kit wire wheels in this kit are better than the Aurora kits you cite, but your custom wheels change the game again. Your paint is awesome and downplays the problems with metallics at this scale -- the only other color that works well for me is a dark red, as seen on Wayne Carini's "Chasing Classic Cars" show on the Velocity channel cable TV here in the US.
Modelbuilder Mark Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 I bought this kit around the same time you built yours, but have still not gotten to it. I wanted to be sure and do it justice,,and I am certain I am not in a position to lace wheels! LOL Your looks great.
Harry P. Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 Beautifully done! So crisp and sharp... the foil work is practically flawless! And that dash... amazing what you have accomplished there.
Speedfreak Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 Beautifully done! So crisp and sharp... the foil work is practically flawless! And that dash... amazing what you have accomplished there. x2. Beautiful work Jurgen, great subject.
Belugawrx Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 Absolutely stunning work!! Love the interior Paint is very scale, what did you use on that? And the wire wheels ,.. of course look awesome!! (really must try that) Cheers
realgone58 Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 Super beautiful build! Perfect color, and stunning craftsmanship. The wire's look great!
PappyD340 Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 BEAUTIFUL! As I have said before your skills are absolutely off the chart Jurgen, and on the front row is exactly where you should keep it!!
John Goschke Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 Not enough superlatives left! Outstanding craftsmanship and flawless result!
f1ford48 Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 I cannot find anything wrong with it- absolutely perfect spot-on work. looks real and the colors are superb. best jag ive seen here!
peekay Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 I cannot find anything wrong with it- absolutely perfect spot-on work. looks real and the colors are superb. best jag ive seen here! That's about what I wanted to say.
om617 Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 Bank robbers favorite. Looks great,lovely color and great job on the "wood".
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